Carlo Acutis

Religious Leader

Birthday May 3, 1991

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace London, England

DEATH DATE Oct 12, 2006 (15)

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About

Catholic schoolboy who cataloged Eucharistic miracles around the world on his own website before passing away from leukemia in 2006. He was beatified in October 2020. 

Before Fame

He grew up loving computers and programming. He requested to receive his first Communion at age 7, which is early. 

Trivia

His legacy was cemented by bishops Raffaello Martinelli and Angelo Comastri with photos of him at each Eucharistic miracle site. He was named a Servant of God in 2013.

Family Life

His mother Antonia gave birth to twins exactly four years to the day of his death. This was recognized by the Catholic church as a miracle. 

Associated With

He offered his suffering while battling leukemia to Pope Benedict XVI